Carol Burnett heads the cast in the 2005 made-for-television movie "Once Upon a Mattress." The familiar story was based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale "The Princess and the Pea" (1835). This is Burnett's third "Mattress" having appeared in other TV versions in 1964 and 1972. [..]
The Pacifier (2005)
Vin Diesel stars in "The Pacifier," where he plays a U. S. Navy SEAL lieutenant who is assigned to babysit a family of five children, which is a cover for a top secret operation. Director Adam Shankman ("A Walk to Remember" 2002) made the most of this [..]
The Gospel (2005)
"The Gospel" is a faith-based film that retells the New Testament story of the prodigal son in a modern day setting. Director-screenwriter Rod Hardy put together a movie with good writing and a well-paced storyline. The movie flows well and maintains the viewers interest from start [..]
Our Very Own (2005)
"Our Very Own" is a feel-good coming-of-age drama centered around a young man trying for a better life in a small town in Tennessee in 1978. Producer-director-screenwriter Cameron Watson put together a fine motion picture with good character development, focused direction, and good acting in his motion [..]
Hitch (2005)
Will Smith stars in a romantic comedy film "Hitch," where he plays a "date doctor" who coaches men in the art of wooing women. Although the story and screenplay by Kevin Bisch are predictable, capable direction by Andy Tennant ("Sweet Home Alabama" 2002) and the charm and [..]
Camille (1921)
One of the most well known of Rudolph Valentino's films was "Camille," where he plays a young law student who falls in love with a courtesan. As one can imagine, the relationship was rocky with lots of drama, making for good cinema. Director Ray C. [..]
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
In "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith," director-screenwriter George Lucas brings the "Star Wars" story full circle back to the original 1977 "Star Wars" movie. Lucas clearly depicted the tragic descent of Anakin Skywalker into the dark side of the force and his emergence [..]
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Director Terry Gilliam ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" 1998) gives us a new version of "The Brothers Grimm," billed as a tale of adventure about Jake and Will Grimm. In reality, Gilliam and screenwriter Ehren Kruger have put together a film with lots of activity and [..]
Underclassman (2005)
"Underclassman" is a comedy-action film starring Nick Cannon as a young LAPD cop who aspires to be a detective like his late father, but is held back by his boss who thinks he is not ready based on his reckless and immature behavior. The acting by Cannon [..]
Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)
"Run Silent, Run Deep" is an exciting World War II drama starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster as the first officers of a submarine active in the North Pacific Ocean. Director Robert Wise ("Helen of Troy" 1956) wove details of submarine warfare into the story, along with [..]